While Radford is expected to win handily, covering a 19.5-point spread in college basketball is a significant challenge. Underdogs often manage to stay within such a large margin, especially if the favored team eases up in the later stages of a blowout, making Gardner-Webb a reasonable pick to cover.

While Radford is favored to win, a 19.5-point spread is substantial. Gardner-Webb may cover the spread if Radford's win is not as dominant as expected.

A 19.5-point spread in conference play is large, creating backdoor cover risk; foul-game variance and late possessions often keep margins under 20.

Covering a 19.5-point spread is a difficult task in NCAA basketball, even for a dominant team. Large spreads provide significant value on the underdog, as they can lose by a substantial margin and still cover. The potential for a 'backdoor cover' late in the game is high.

Laying 19.5 points in a conference game is a substantial number, often described as a 'sucker line'. Even in mismatches, conference rivals usually possess enough familiarity and motivation to keep the game somewhat competitive. Gardner-Webb is likely to backdoor cover or keep the deficit within 20 points due to garbage-time scoring or Radford coasting with a large lead.

A 19.5-point spread is extremely large for conference play. While Radford should win comfortably, covering nearly 20 points requires sustained dominance. Gardner-Webb, even in a down year, typically keeps games closer in conference matchups. Home teams often ease up late in blowouts, and the Bulldogs should have enough to stay within the number.

A 19.5-point spread is substantial in college basketball. While Radford is clearly favored, covering nearly 20 points is challenging even for superior teams. Gardner-Webb has value as an underdog with this many points, and backdoor covers are common in blowout situations. The odds being nearly even (1.91-1.94) on both sides suggests sharp money may see value on the dog.

A total of 162 points is exceptionally high for an NCAA Basketball game. While Radford may score heavily, it would require a high-scoring effort from both teams or an extremely fast pace throughout to consistently exceed this mark. Betting on the under at such a high line often presents value.

The total of 162 is relatively high for NCAA basketball. Given the spread, Radford may focus on defense once a substantial lead is established, potentially leading to a lower combined score.

Total of 162 is very high for NCAA; if the favorite controls the game, late pace typically slows and bench minutes increase, making the under more likely.

The total is set at 162 points, which is moderate for college basketball. Given that Radford should control the game from the outset, Gardner-Webb may play more defensively and with less aggressive pace. Additionally, a blow-out scenario typically features fewer possessions late in the game as teams reduce intensity, pushing totals toward the under.

A total of 162 is quite high for NCAA basketball, and with Radford potentially leading by a large margin, the game pace may slow in the second half, favoring the under.

At 162 points total, this projects to roughly an 81-81 pace or a blowout around 91-71. With such a large spread, if Radford dominates as expected, they may pull starters late and slow the tempo in garbage time. Gardner-Webb, as a significant underdog, may struggle to score efficiently against a superior opponent, making the under more attractive.

A sizable favorite often paces the game and leans on defense to protect leads; combined with likely lower scoring from the underdog, 162 looks more likely to trend under than over.

The 162 total is high for NCAA, with even odds across lines pointing to a potentially defensive game between these teams.

A total of 162 is relatively high. In blowout scenarios where one team dominates by 20+ points, the losing team's offense often stagnates, and the winning team may slow the pace in the second half. This dynamic frequently leads to scores falling short of high projected totals.

The total of 162 is moderate for college basketball. With such a lopsided matchup expected, the trailing team often struggles offensively against starters. Additionally, garbage time with bench players typically produces lower-efficiency basketball. Big South games historically trend slightly lower-scoring, supporting the under.